Isn't it a perfect strategy.

If Republicans pick apart the details, Obama can point out that many of those details came from Grassley and Gingrich Republicans. If the bill fails, they say, we tried the Republican's ideas, we still need reform. We need a public option.

If the Republicans stick with repeal and replace, the Republicans will be forced to answer the question, "Replace with what?"

If the Republicans try to claim credit for the Republican ideas then their whole strategy to this point looks like lying and discrediting their own ideas and putting their party ahead of the country. Given recent statements, McCain has very serious credibility trouble in this regard. Add that to Sarah Palin's blatantly mocking McCain while claiming to support him. We should get interesting mid terms.